Multiple Choice Questions for Competitive Exam Preparation
Q1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited which district of Bihar on September 15, 2025?
A) Bhagalpur
B) Purnea
C) Saharsa
D) Araria
Answer: B) Purnea
Explanation: PM Modi visited Purnea district in Bihar and inaugurated development projects worth Rs 36,000 crore including the newly developed terminal at Purnea Airport.
Q2. What is the final deadline for filing Income Tax Returns for FY 2024-25 (AY 2025-26) without penalty?
A) July 31, 2025
B) August 31, 2025
C) September 15, 2025
D) October 15, 2025
Answer: C) September 15, 2025
Explanation: September 15, 2025 is the final deadline for filing ITR for non-audit taxpayers. The deadline was extended from July 31, 2025.
Q3. Who was sworn in as the 15th Vice President of India?
A) B. Sudershan Reddy
B) C.P. Radhakrishnan
C) Acharya Devvrat
D) Amit Khare
Answer: B) C.P. Radhakrishnan
Explanation: C.P. Radhakrishnan was sworn in as the 15th Vice President of India after winning with 452 votes against B. Sudershan Reddy’s 300 votes.
Q4. Under GST 2.0 reforms, daily essentials like hair oil, shampoo, and toothpaste will be taxed at what rate?
A) 18%
B) 12%
C) 5%
D) 0%
Answer: C) 5%
Explanation: Daily essentials like hair oil, shampoo, toothpaste, toilet soap, butter, ghee, and cheese are moving from 18% to 5% GST under the new reforms.
Q5. The National Makhana Board was established primarily to benefit which state?
A) West Bengal
B) Assam
C) Bihar
D) Uttar Pradesh
Answer: C) Bihar
Explanation: The National Makhana Board was announced to promote production, technology development, and market expansion for Makhana farmers, particularly benefiting Bihar.
Q6. In the Asia Cup 2025, India defeated Pakistan by how many wickets?
A) 5 wickets
B) 6 wickets
C) 7 wickets
D) 8 wickets
Answer: C) 7 wickets
Explanation: India defeated Pakistan by 7 wickets in Asia Cup 2025 Group A clash in Dubai, chasing down the 128-run target in just 15.5 overs.
Q7. Which country was the guest country of honor at China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) 2025?
A) India
B) Australia
C) Japan
D) Germany
Answer: B) Australia
Explanation: Australia was the guest country of honor at CIFTIS 2025 and secured 15 cooperation agreements with Chinese partners in finance and education.
Q8. The newly commissioned indigenous anti-submarine shallow water craft by Indian Navy is named:
A) Androth
B) Amini
C) Agatti
D) Kavaratti
Answer: A) Androth
Explanation: Indian Navy commissioned the second indigenous anti-submarine shallow water craft named ‘Androth’ built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers.
Q9. What is the new GST rate for small cars and motorcycles under 350cc under GST 2.0 reforms?
A) 28%
B) 18%
C) 12%
D) 5%
Answer: B) 18%
Explanation: Under GST 2.0 reforms, small cars, motorcycles under 350cc, and commercial vehicles are moving from 28% to 18% GST.
Q10. Who won the gold medal in the 57kg category at World Boxing Championships 2025?
A) Lovlina Borgohain
B) Jaismine Lamboria
C) Nikhat Zareen
D) Sarita Devi
Answer: B) Jaismine Lamboria
Explanation: Jaismine Lamboria clinched gold at World Boxing Championships 2025 in 57kg category, defeating Poland’s Julia Szeremeta in the final.
